Odisha Train Derailment Leaves One Dead, Seven Injured
Eleven coaches of the SMVT Bengaluru-Kamakhya AC Express derailed near Nirgundi, prompting emergency response and ongoing investigations into the cause.
- The derailment occurred at 11:54 AM near Nergundi Station in Odisha's Cuttack district, affecting eleven coaches of the SMVT Bengaluru-Kamakhya AC Express.
- One fatality and seven injuries have been confirmed, with medical teams and relief trains dispatched to the site.
- Emergency response teams, including the NDRF and fire services, were mobilized to assist with rescue and relief efforts.
- Train routes have been diverted, and helpline numbers have been issued to assist passengers and their families.
- The cause of the derailment remains under investigation, with senior railway officials overseeing relief and restoration operations.